Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar has unounced that guidelines would be set to mandate acs to operate with a temperature range of 20 ° C to 28 ° C. The movement seem timely in view of the energy-consolation problem posted by these cooling gadgets. But is that a practical solution to a different predicament? It sems akin to ask people to use less during so that drains do ‘don’t get burdened and cuse waterlogging.

Waterlogging is invited in poetly constructed and outdated drainage systems. The same also holds for Peacemeal Solutions to Deal With Heat. Our cities beome beat islands during summer and are deluged in the monsoon because of untame construction. Real estate has occupied open area, encroached on water bodies and blocked paths for heat and water to escape. Delhi is a good example of this. The Abundance of Malls, High-Rise Buildings, and Flyovers are seen as a sign of urban success, but these amenities impose high energy costs and come at a cost to the environment of life.

With no green or open spaces nearby, the heat generated by ACS, generators and other gadgets is not dispersed property. This canyon effect tends to enhance heat retention. Glass façades are frequently seen as emblems of modernism and graceful architecture. Their smooth, clear surfaces let in planty of natural light and provide eye-catching skylines. They also Require Less Artificial Lighting Throughout The Day. There is, howver, a hidden expense associated with Such stylish construction. Wide Glass Sections Can Significantly Enhance Heat Absorption, Particularly in Warmer Areas. This process causes interior temperatures to rise by trapping Solar energy. Buildings then rely even more heavily on air conditioning systems. This contributes to creating urban heat islands – CITIES BEomeably Warmer Than Surrounding Areas Due to Concentrated Infrastructure and Energy Use.

Green spaces are of the first to be sacrificed to meet the demand for additional land, depriving cities of their natural cooling functions. The pollution from car tailpipes follows Next. The heat from Private Vehicles, their air conditioners and engine exhausts add to the city’s overall heat burden.

Our fast-paced urban lifestyles are facilitated by smart devices such as computers, phones and refrigerators, which streamline work, food, and even our Daily Activities. However, in addition to make life simpler, they silently release heat. Imposing restrictions on a single gadget is no solution.

The United Nations Projects That by 2050, Nearly 68 per cent of the world’s population will live in urban area. Despite covering only 3 per cent of the planet’s surface, cities account for 78 per cent of global energy consumption and generate 60 per cent In light of these stark realities, the un -adopted the new urban agenda in 2016 to guide councils in shaping urbanization processes that are more inclusive, Sustainable, Resilient, Healthy, and And Liveable. Instead of working on Such Guidelines for Systemic Change, The Government is Resorting to Quick Fixes Like Shifting the burden on the burden on the ac.

People in Several Parts of the Country Require Cooling System. The need is to provide solutions that impose high energy costs or harm the environment. Planners need to work towards giving them alternatives to ACS – or, at least, to using these gadgets at a low temperature. The answer lies in planning cities in the way that obviate heat islands. Let’s talk about restoring green spaces, reimagining how we build our cities, choosing materials that breathe, creating open-ventilation corridors, and design buying this stay cool naturally. Let’s talk about increasing the efficacy of public transport systems so that people rely less on cars. Let’s Plan Office Areas Close to Where People Live.

All this may not be easy. But the truth is that planners and policymakers have, at best, take a siloed approach to answer related to energy, environment and people’s well-being. They have been provided the right incventions or give the nudge that could have resulted in systemic changes.

Imagine a summer day, with a market bustling with activity, people chatting beneath trees, parks in placing of parking lots, and a community enjoying pleasures like and mangoes whiel. Tree. This is neither romanticism nor nostalgia. It’s about making the right choices for our well -being. Policy should help using these choices instead of resorting to unsustainable approaches.

The Writer is Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Dr BR Ambedkar College, University of Delhi